Yehuda Pen (1854 - 1937) - photo 1

Yehuda Pen

Yehuda Pen (Russian: Юдель Моисеевич Пэн) was a Jewish-Belarusian artist-painter and teacher, recognized for his pivotal role in the Jewish Renaissance in Russian and Belarusian art at the start of the 20th century. Born on May 24, 1854, in Novoalexandrovsk (now Zarasai, Lithuania), Pen emerged as a significant figure, arguably paralleling Mark Antokolski's impact in sculpture​​​​. After moving to Vitebsk in 1891, Pen established the first Jewish art school in Belarus, offering training to many, including Marc Chagall, Ossip Zadkine, and El Lissitzky, who could not afford or gain admission to larger academies​​.

Pen's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered at his home in Vitebsk on the night of February 28/March 1, 1937, under unclear circumstances​​​​. His legacy, however, lives on through his works, primarily housed in Belarusian museums, including the Vitebsk Museum of Modern Art and the Belarusian National Arts Museum. Notable works include "Letter from America" (1903), "Old Tailor" (1910), and "Self-portrait with Muse and Death" (1925), showcasing his mastery in portraying everyday life and Jewish cultural themes​​.

Art collectors and enthusiasts keen on exploring the depths of Jewish art's evolution in the early 20th century would find Pen's work both intriguing and enriching. To stay updated on exhibitions and sales featuring Yehuda Pen's art, signing up for updates is highly recommended. This subscription will alert subscribers to new product sales and auction events related to Yehuda Pen, ensuring they don't miss out on owning a piece of history.

Date and place of birt:24 may 1854, Zarasai, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1 march 1937, Vitebsk, USSR
Nationality:Byelorussia, Lithuania, Russia
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Educator, Painter, Public figure
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Realism

Creators Byelorussia

Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky (1922 - 2010)
Mikhail Andreyevich Savitsky
1922 - 2010
Robert Efimovich Landarsky (1936)
Robert Efimovich Landarsky
1936
Grigory Yefimovich Gluckmann (1898 - 1973)
Grigory Yefimovich Gluckmann
1898 - 1973
Carl Jutz II (1873 - 1915)
Carl Jutz II
1873 - 1915
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon (1914 - 2007)
Abram Isaakovich Monoszon
1914 - 2007
Aleksandr Emmanuilovich Belenson (1890 - 1949)
Aleksandr Emmanuilovich Belenson
1890 - 1949
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich (1899 - 1976)
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich
1899 - 1976
Sergey Alexandrovich (Serge) Ponomarev (1911 - 1984)
Sergey Alexandrovich (Serge) Ponomarev
1911 - 1984
Peter Blume (1906 - 1992)
Peter Blume
1906 - 1992
Mikhas Sevruk (1905 - 1979)
Mikhas Sevruk
1905 - 1979
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko (1913 - 1993)
Vitaly Konstantinovich Tsvirko
1913 - 1993
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta (1881 - 1974)
Mikhail Petrovich Staniouta
1881 - 1974
Boris Vladimirovich Arakcheyev (1926 - 2013)
Boris Vladimirovich Arakcheyev
1926 - 2013
Lev Alexandrovich Judin (1903 - 1941)
Lev Alexandrovich Judin
1903 - 1941
Samuil Yakovlevich Adlivankin (1897 - 1966)
Samuil Yakovlevich Adlivankin
1897 - 1966
Zinaida Antonovna Astapovich-Bocharova (1898 - 1993)
Zinaida Antonovna Astapovich-Bocharova
1898 - 1993

Creators Realism

Cristobal Piza Ensenyat (1850 - 1936)
Cristobal Piza Ensenyat
1850 - 1936
Robert Koehler (1850 - 1917)
Robert Koehler
1850 - 1917
Jules Badin (1843 - 1919)
Jules Badin
1843 - 1919
Alexander von Bensa (1820 - 1902)
Alexander von Bensa
1820 - 1902
Peter Storck (1940)
Peter Storck
1940
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827 - 1875)
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
1827 - 1875
Peter Monamy (1681 - 1749)
Peter Monamy
1681 - 1749
Alphons Bodenmüller (1847 - 1886)
Alphons Bodenmüller
1847 - 1886
Michele Catti (1855 - 1914)
Michele Catti
1855 - 1914
Otto Fikentscher (1862 - 1945)
Otto Fikentscher
1862 - 1945
Karol Sovanka (1883 - 1961)
Karol Sovanka
1883 - 1961
Vladislav Bakalovich (1831 - 1904)
Vladislav Bakalovich
1831 - 1904
Robert Jobling (1841 - 1923)
Robert Jobling
1841 - 1923
Walter Voltmer (1884 - 1972)
Walter Voltmer
1884 - 1972
Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen (1894 - 1966)
Wäinö Waldemar Aaltonen
1894 - 1966
Albert Henry Fullwood (1863 - 1930)
Albert Henry Fullwood
1863 - 1930